Youth Programs

Fees for all programs

Aquatics
Class Location
All aquatic classes will take place at the RPAC Aquatic Center. The state-of-the-art instructional pool has an adjustable depth so that even the tiniest of tots can stand on the bottom. All lessons are taught in the same area for the convenience of parents with more than one child.

Children’s Adapted Aquatics
Children’s Adapted Aquatics (CAA) follows the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim guidelines.  This curriculum teaches skills in a logical progression, allowing participants to swim and play safely in and around the water.  Participants, with one-on-one instruction, will be individually assessed of their swimming skills, and instructors will create weekly lessons to work with each child on water safety and swimming skills. They will also learn social skills during partner activities with classmates and group games.   CAA classes are grouped according to age in order to facilitate the socialization benefits of class.  Typically, you can expect the 3-5 year old class to cover preschool-level 1.  Levels 1-4 will be typical for the 6-9 year olds.  For the 10-16 year olds, most will be around levels 2-6.  If the class your child should be in is full, please contact the Adapted Recreational Sports office to see if another class may be an appropriate substitute.

Fees
$86 members
$107 nonmembers

Class Times
3-5 year olds, Sundays 4:15-5 p.m.
6-9 year olds, Sundays 5:15-6 p.m.
10-16 year olds, Sundays 6:15-7 p.m.

Class Instructional Levels

• Preschool Aquatics: For children ages 3-5 who are comfortable in a structured class setting away from their parents. Instruction includes water entry, bubble blowing, and underwater exploration.
• Level 1: For children age 5 and older (must be at least 5 by first day of program). This class introduces water skills that help students feel comfortable while enjoying water safely. 
• Level 2: For participants who have demonstrated the completion requirements in Level 1. This class teaches fundamental aquatic skills and builds on the skills learned in Level 1.
• Level 3: For participants who have demonstrated the completion requirements in Level 2. This class teaches stroke development and builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice. 
• Level 4: For participants who have demonstrated the completion requirements in Level 3. This class teaches stroke improvement and builds on the skills in Level 3 while developing confidence.
• Level 5: For participants who have demonstrated the completion requirements in Level 4. Teaches stroke refinement and provides further aquatic coordination while building on the skills of Level 4. 
• Level 6: For participants who have demonstrated the completion requirements in Level 5. This class teaches swimming and skill proficiency allowing students to swim with ease, efficiency, and power over greater distances. 

Aquakids (Ages 3 and up) *NEW*
In this new warm water group instructional class, children will increase muscle tone and improve balance by performing resistance exercises in the water, utilizing noodles, water belts, and water paddles.  Children will require flotation support at all times and may benefit from parental presence and support in the water. 

Fees
$42 members
$56 nonmembers

Class Times
All ages, Sundays 4:15-5 p.m.
All ages, Sundays 5:15-6 p.m.

Evolutional Swimming (Ages 3 and up) *NEW*
Evolutional Swimming is an inclusive transition class between Children’s Adapted Aquatics (CAA) and Age Group and Camps Learn-to-swim.  A Children’s Adapted Aquatics instructor will be teaching this group class within the Learn-to-swim class setting.  For the first six sessions, Evolutional Swimmers will be with their own separate class of 4-6 children.  During the last week of programs, Evolutional Swimmers will join with the equivalent level Learn-to-swim class.  Participants must meet certain criteria to be in this class, thus it is invitational only for previous quarter CAA participants.  Children must be able to participate in a group setting, able to listen to instruction and attempt skills, and be able to participate in a class without one-on-one attention.  After completion of this transition class, children will be prepared to participate in Learn-to-swim at their designated level.

Fees
$42 members
$56 nonmembers

Class Times
Levels 1 and 2, Thursdays 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Levels 3-6, Thursdays 7:15-8 p.m.

Gymnastics
Children’s Adapted Gymnastics (Ages 3 and up)
This one-on-one introductory class focuses on motor skill development, body awareness, eye-hand coordination, socialization, listening, and FUN!  Participants will progress through fundamental, basic tumbling and gymnastics skills.  Participants should wear comfortable clothing and socks. 

Fees
$86 members
$107 nonmembers

Class Times
All ages, Mondays 5:30-6:15 p.m.